#VU29112 Integer overflow in libexif - CVE-2020-0198

Vulnerability identifier: #VU29112

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0198

CWE-ID: CWE-190

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
libexif
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: libexif.sourceforge.net

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow within the exif_data_load_data_content() in exif-data.c. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

libexif: 0.5 - 0.6.22

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External links
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/06/msg00020.html
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-06-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.